Texas Real Estate Agent Arrested in 2012 Arlington Murder Case
A real estate agent from Texas, Mayra Velasquez, has been arrested in connection with the 2012 murder of a woman in Arlington, who was found with approximately 100 stab wounds.
New York, NY, July 22, 2026 —
Mayra Velasquez, a real estate agent based in Texas, has been arrested in connection with a murder case dating back to 2012. The victim, a woman found in Arlington, had sustained approximately 100 stab wounds.
The arrest of Velasquez marks a significant development in the investigation into the 2012 slaying. Details regarding the specific charges filed against Velasquez were not immediately available. The Arlington Police Department is expected to release further information as the case progresses.
The victim was discovered in 2012, and the circumstances of her death, including the high number of stab wounds, indicated a violent encounter. The investigation has been ongoing for over a decade before this arrest was made.
Further details about Velasquez’s alleged involvement and the evidence leading to her arrest are anticipated to be disclosed by law enforcement officials. The motive for the alleged crime and the relationship, if any, between Velasquez and the victim have not yet been publicly revealed.
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